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Linfert Family History

Linfert Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindert, Pinkert, Linder, Linner, Wilfert, Libert, Linford, Leffert

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Where is the Linfert family from?

You can see how Linfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linfert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linfert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Linfert families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Linfert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Linfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linfert. 100% of Linfert men worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Linfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linfert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Linfert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Linfert. For the veterans among your Linfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linfert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Linfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Linfert in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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